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OTH41

Full Course Price:

$580

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OTH41A, OTH41B

Short Course Price:

$485

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Orthopedics Potpourri

Explain the normal regulation and metabolism of phosphate; Recognize common phosphate-related disorders; Order appropriate laboratory tests for the diagnosis of phosphate disorders; Identify causes of pain after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures; Estimate risk for infection based on classification of open foot fractures.

Spine Problems

Cite statistical data about cost distributions related to spinal surgery; Diagnose and manage pathologic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine; Use imaging biomarkers for the diagnosis of facet pain; Identify the mechanism and pathophysiology of cervicogenic pain; Employ appropriate treatment modalities for patients with cervicogenic pain.

Highlights from the 34th Annual San Diego Shoulder Course, Part I

Draw on data from the Mayo Clinic registry to optimize the outcome of shoulder arthroplasty; Treat patients with failed repair of fractures of the proximal humerus; Select appropriate candidates for hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder; Adopt emerging technology for 3-dimensional intramedullary support; Choose candidates for immediate reverse arthroplasty to manage fracture of the proximal humerus.

Highlights from UCSF Hip and Knee Orthopaedic Surgery

Avoid malalignment of the hip socket; Identify factors that increase the risk for corrosion of femoral head and neck implants; Interpret the clinical significance of ion levels in patients with implants; Optimize perfusion of wound incisions and surrounding soft tissue; Cite literature assessing the clinical value of kinematic alignment.

Highlights from the 34th Annual San Diego Shoulder Course, Part II

Draw on data from the Mayo Clinic registry to optimize the outcome of shoulder arthroplasty; Treat patients with failed repair of fractures of the proximal humerus; Select appropriate candidates for hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder; Adopt emerging technology for 3-dimensional intramedullary support; Choose candidates for immediate reverse arthroplasty to manage fracture of the proximal humerus.

Highlights from the 12th Annual UCSF Spine Symposium

Explain the value of the Quality Outcomes Database developed by the NeuroPoint Alliance; Cite literature about predictors for outcomes of spinal surgery based on data in the Quality Outcomes Database; Summarize obstacles and difficulties of creating a payment bundle; Discuss the feasibility and structure of a payment bundle for back pain; Identify appropriate candidates for minimally invasive surgery for spinal deformity.

Atypical Femur Fractures

Recognize the characteristics of atypical femur fractures; Weigh the benefits and risks of bisphosphonates in patients with osteoporosis; Identify patients at greatest risk for atypical femur fractures; Recognize the warning signs and symptoms of impending atypical femur fracture; Optimize the surgical management and minimize the risk for complications after atypical femur fracture.

Identify statistical errors in published studies; Determine the clinical relevance of findings from studies; Improve clinical practices based on critical evaluation of data; Optimize the management of tibial shaft fractures when resources are limited; Use methylene blue to identify biofilms in patients with periprosthetic joint infection.

Pediatric Bone Disease

Identify children and adolescents with underlying diseases associated with bone loss; Appropriately use noninvasive methods for assessment of children at risk for bone loss; Apply recommendations for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in children from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry; Accurately interpret DXA scans of pediatric patients; Recognize the challenges of extrapolating from DXA scans of children with short stature or chronic disease.

Orthopedics Potpourri

Explain the normal regulation and metabolism of phosphate; Recognize common phosphate-related disorders; Order appropriate laboratory tests for the diagnosis of phosphate disorders; Identify causes of pain after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures; Estimate risk for infection based on classification of open foot fractures.

Highlights from UCSF Hip and Knee Orthopaedic Surgery

Avoid malalignment of the hip socket; Identify factors that increase the risk for corrosion of femoral head and neck implants; Interpret the clinical significance of ion levels in patients with implants; Optimize perfusion of wound incisions and surrounding soft tissue; Cite literature assessing the clinical value of kinematic alignment.

Highlights from the 12th Annual UCSF Spine Symposium

Explain the value of the Quality Outcomes Database developed by the NeuroPoint Alliance; Cite literature about predictors for outcomes of spinal surgery based on data in the Quality Outcomes Database; Summarize obstacles and difficulties of creating a payment bundle; Discuss the feasibility and structure of a payment bundle for back pain; Identify appropriate candidates for minimally invasive surgery for spinal deformity.

Identify statistical errors in published studies; Determine the clinical relevance of findings from studies; Improve clinical practices based on critical evaluation of data; Optimize the management of tibial shaft fractures when resources are limited; Use methylene blue to identify biofilms in patients with periprosthetic joint infection.

Spine Problems

Cite statistical data about cost distributions related to spinal surgery; Diagnose and manage pathologic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine; Use imaging biomarkers for the diagnosis of facet pain; Identify the mechanism and pathophysiology of cervicogenic pain; Employ appropriate treatment modalities for patients with cervicogenic pain.

QUALIFIES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT

Highlights from the 34th Annual San Diego Shoulder Course, Part I

Draw on data from the Mayo Clinic registry to optimize the outcome of shoulder arthroplasty; Treat patients with failed repair of fractures of the proximal humerus; Select appropriate candidates for hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder; Adopt emerging technology for 3-dimensional intramedullary support; Choose candidates for immediate reverse arthroplasty to manage fracture of the proximal humerus.

Highlights from the 34th Annual San Diego Shoulder Course, Part II

Draw on data from the Mayo Clinic registry to optimize the outcome of shoulder arthroplasty; Treat patients with failed repair of fractures of the proximal humerus; Select appropriate candidates for hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder; Adopt emerging technology for 3-dimensional intramedullary support; Choose candidates for immediate reverse arthroplasty to manage fracture of the proximal humerus.

Atypical Femur Fractures

Recognize the characteristics of atypical femur fractures; Weigh the benefits and risks of bisphosphonates in patients with osteoporosis; Identify patients at greatest risk for atypical femur fractures; Recognize the warning signs and symptoms of impending atypical femur fracture; Optimize the surgical management and minimize the risk for complications after atypical femur fracture.

QUALIFIES FOR GERIATRICS

Pediatric Bone Disease

Identify children and adolescents with underlying diseases associated with bone loss; Appropriately use noninvasive methods for assessment of children at risk for bone loss; Apply recommendations for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in children from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry; Accurately interpret DXA scans of pediatric patients; Recognize the challenges of extrapolating from DXA scans of children with short stature or chronic disease.

Additional Information

If you have taken the current Orthopedics CME / CPD Review listed above or if you are seeking additional credits, please visit: Medical Courses Coming Soon. There you will find abbreviated listings of additional courses available related to this specialty and courses that are soon to be released.

For over 30 years, ASI has provided Continuing Medical Education, CME & CEU and Continuing Professional Development Education (CPD) for physicians and allied professionals in Orthopedics plus over 40 other specialties and subspecialties. Lectures are recorded annually at the top seminars and conferences to provide the most current medical education to our clients.